Height: 26 to 32 inches at shoulder
Weight: 55 to 105 pounds (males average 90 pounds, females average 70 pounds)
Coat: long and silky
Life span: 10 to 14 years
Breed Group: Hounds

Borzoi were developed in Russia as coursing and hunting dogs. These hounds were hunted in teams of three to go after rabbit, fox, and wolves. They later became popular as a companion for royalty across continental Europe.